Is there a maximum number of libraries.

BruceDC · 11-21-2015, 05:32 PM

There seems to be a maximum of 3 calibre libraries in the switch library list. Is there a way I can manage more than 4 libraries?

theducks · 11-21-2015, 05:50 PM

That is just the (Quick) switch list
Just use the Use Existing item in the Maintenance menu

I thought the 'Quick' was limited to the Last 3, but further down, was more (10). Ain't so on my 2.44 (w10X64)

jgaiser · 11-21-2015, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by theducks

I thought the 'Quick' was limited to the Last 3, but further down, was more (10). Ain't so on my 2.44 (w10X64)

Well, I've got 22 libraries in my Quick switch, and I was sure there was an entry in Preferences to set that, but I'm not finding anything. But, definitely more than 3.

theducks · 11-21-2015, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jgaiser

Well, I've got 22 libraries in my Quick switch, and I was sure there was an entry in Preferences to set that, but I'm not finding anything. But, definitely more than 3.

I wonder if your existing list is grand fathered.
I just added a 4th Library today, and an old one spooled off the list

kovidgoyal · 11-21-2015, 07:05 PM

There is no limit to the number of libraries you can manage. Only five most used libraries are shown at the bottom of the menu you get when you click the calibre button, but all of them are listed in the Quick Switch sub-menu.

EDIT: Well technically, not all, but a maximum number that is controlled by a tweak in Preferences->Tweaks. If your number of libraries is larger than the value of this tweak then the quick switch sub-menu becomes sorted alphabetically instead of by usage frequency.

theducks · 11-21-2015, 07:16 PM

I musta moved one (seldom used), and it self cleaned. I added it back and Now there are 4

jgaiser · 11-22-2015, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by kovidgoyal

EDIT: Well technically, not all, but a maximum number that is controlled by a tweak in Preferences->Tweaks. If your number of libraries is larger than the value of this tweak then the quick switch sub-menu becomes sorted alphabetically instead of by usage frequency.

Ok... I knew I tweaked something. Default is 10. Mine is set to 25.

Preferences->Tweak->Sort the list of libraries alphabetically

Capricorn · 12-12-2017, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by kovidgoyal

There is no limit to the number of libraries you can manage. Only five most used libraries are shown at the bottom of the menu you get when you click the calibre button, but all of them are listed in the Quick Switch sub-menu.

EDIT: Well technically, not all, but a maximum number that is controlled by a tweak in Preferences->Tweaks. If your number of libraries is larger than the value of this tweak then the quick switch sub-menu becomes sorted alphabetically instead of by usage frequency.

Is there also some tweak to change the maximum of five libraries in the menu of the calibre button? I looked at the tweaks and at other preferences but did not see any option.
AS I constantly change libraries to search for stuff, it would improve my workflow if there could be a few more in the main list, instead of having to go to the quick switch time and again.

Capricorn

kovidgoyal · 12-12-2017, 08:14 AM

No I'm afraid this is not something I am interested in adding.

peaceridge · 12-12-2017, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Capricorn

AS I constantly change libraries to search for stuff, it would improve my workflow if there could be a few more in the main list, instead of having to go to the quick switch time and again.

Capricorn

My way around the problem of searching multiple libraries looking for something may not be any easier for you, but here it is. I have a main calibre library where everything is added. I then move the item (without deleting from the main library) to the library I want to hold it. Then in the main library I remove the format from the item and add to tags the name of the library where the actual item resides. This puts the work on the front end after adding instead of on the back end when you are looking.

Capricorn · 12-13-2017, 03:54 AM

Peaceridge: Thanks for the suggestion. However, it would not really reduce the amount of work, and as I do different operations on different libraries, it would not help efficiency.

Kovid: I thought I would just ask. There MIGHT have been a chance you would change the number. Thanks for considering my request.

Capricorn

BetterRed · 12-13-2017, 05:18 AM

@Capricorn - firstly I don't use the mouse unless I have to, so this is what I do to switch libraries, which I do quite a lot.

I have Select Library at the top of my book list context menu, so I tap the menu key, and then use arrow keys to navigate to the required library and press enter - only suitable for mouse averse context menu lovers

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Capricorn · 12-14-2017, 02:50 AM

@Betterred: Thanks for the suggestion. Much appreciated. However, I do love my mouse (not as much as my cats used to love mice. They have died now unfortunately. Not the mice, but the cats!). And I use it constantly.

Terisa de morgan · 12-14-2017, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by BetterRed

@Capricorn - firstly I don't use the mouse unless I have to, so this is what I do to switch libraries, which I do quite a lot.

I have Select Library at the top of my book list context menu, so I tap the menu key, and then use arrow keys to navigate to the required library and press enter - only suitable for mouse averse context menu lovers

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Thank you very much, I hadn't thought about this but can be very useful.

11-21-2015, 05:32 PM	#1
BruceDC Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Device: iPad air 2	Is there a maximum number of libraries. There seems to be a maximum of 3 calibre libraries in the switch library list. Is there a way I can manage more than 4 libraries?

11-21-2015, 07:05 PM	#5
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 43,858 Karma: 22666666 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	There is no limit to the number of libraries you can manage. Only five most used libraries are shown at the bottom of the menu you get when you click the calibre button, but all of them are listed in the Quick Switch sub-menu. EDIT: Well technically, not all, but a maximum number that is controlled by a tweak in Preferences->Tweaks. If your number of libraries is larger than the value of this tweak then the quick switch sub-menu becomes sorted alphabetically instead of by usage frequency. Last edited by kovidgoyal; 11-21-2015 at 07:16 PM.

12-13-2017, 05:18 AM	#12
BetterRed null operator (he/him) Posts: 20,572 Karma: 26954694 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sydney Australia Device: none	@Capricorn - firstly I don't use the mouse unless I have to, so this is what I do to switch libraries, which I do quite a lot. I have Select Library at the top of my book list context menu, so I tap the menu key, and then use arrow keys to navigate to the required library and press enter - only suitable for mouse averse context menu lovers BR

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11-21-2015, 05:50 PM	#2
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 29,804 Karma: 54830978 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	That is just the (Quick) switch list Just use the Use Existing item in the Maintenance menu I thought the 'Quick' was limited to the Last 3, but further down, was more (10). Ain't so on my 2.44 (w10X64)

11-21-2015, 07:16 PM	#6
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 29,804 Karma: 54830978 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	I musta moved one (seldom used), and it self cleaned. I added it back and Now there are 4

12-12-2017, 08:14 AM	#9
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 43,858 Karma: 22666666 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	No I'm afraid this is not something I am interested in adding.

12-13-2017, 03:54 AM	#11
Capricorn Belgian Pommes Frites Posts: 101 Karma: 532 Join Date: Jan 2012 Device: Pocketbook Touch HD	Peaceridge: Thanks for the suggestion. However, it would not really reduce the amount of work, and as I do different operations on different libraries, it would not help efficiency. Kovid: I thought I would just ask. There MIGHT have been a chance you would change the number. Thanks for considering my request. Capricorn

12-14-2017, 02:50 AM	#13
Capricorn Belgian Pommes Frites Posts: 101 Karma: 532 Join Date: Jan 2012 Device: Pocketbook Touch HD	@Betterred: Thanks for the suggestion. Much appreciated. However, I do love my mouse (not as much as my cats used to love mice. They have died now unfortunately. Not the mice, but the cats!). And I use it constantly.